During Anime Festival Asia Singapore 2025, we had the opportunity to sit down with ClariS—now performing as a trio with Clara, Elly and Anna—to talk about their evolving music, their experiences as a newly expanded group, and their long-awaited return to Southeast Asia. With renewed energy and a refreshed dynamic, the trio opened up about how their sound has grown, what excites them creatively, and how meaningful it is to reconnect with fans after so many years.

A New Chapter as a Trio

With the addition of Elly and Anna, ClariS has entered a new creative chapter. Clara reflected on how the shift has transformed both their music and their working relationship. For years she performed solo, but now, with two new members, ClariS has been able to incorporate richer harmonies and explore vocal techniques previously out of reach. Clara describes the experience as gaining new sisters—turning the group into something that feels like family. She believes fans can sense this warmth in their recent performances, and that the expanded trio dynamic has added a fresh emotional layer to their sound.

Experimenting With New Musical Styles

ClariS recently expressed interest in exploring new genres, and Clara elaborated on what that direction may look like. While they haven’t begun production on a specific track yet, the trio already shares a vision: a song that puts their voices front and center, with a sharper, more assertive tone. It won’t fall into rock, she clarified, but it will bring a strong, aggressive energy that highlights the character of each vocalist. This experimentation marks an exciting next step as the group refines their evolving identity.

Personal Favourite Songs From Their Catalogue

Among ClariS’ extensive list of iconic anime themes—including Connect, Hitorigoto and Alive—each member has their own favourite. For Elly, Umitsuki holds a special place in her heart. It’s the first song all three members had a hand in shaping, embedding their feelings and intentions directly into the composition. Because it represents a shared milestone and creative unity, it stands out as the track that best captures the trio’s collective identity.

Joining a Legacy: Elly and Anna’s Experience

As the newest members of ClariS, both Elly and Anna spoke about what it feels like to perform songs that have defined the group for years. Anna expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, admitting that she still becomes nervous before each performance. Even so, she remains committed to conveying the meaning behind each song to fans with sincerity. Elly echoed this sentiment, saying she is honoured to help carry ClariS’ legacy forward. For her, contributing harmonies to future songs and creating new history with the group is both exciting and motivating.

A Message to Southeast Asian Fans

Clara ended our conversation with a heartfelt message for fans in the region. It has been seven years since ClariS last visited Singapore, and Anime Festival Asia 2025 marks their first Southeast Asian appearance as a trio. Over the past two days, they’ve cherished every moment spent performing and meeting fans. They hope to return more frequently moving forward, bringing more energy, more music and more memories to the community that has supported them for so long.

Conclusion

Our interview at Anime Festival Asia 2025 offered a clear look at ClariS’ bright new chapter—one defined by harmony, experimentation and togetherness. As they continue to evolve and write the next part of their story as a trio, their passion for their craft and their gratitude toward fans remain at the heart of everything they do. With new music on the horizon and renewed commitment to reaching audiences across Southeast Asia, ClariS’ journey is one fans will surely want to follow closely.

To find out more about the group ClariS, you can visit their official YouTube account.